Police have now confirmed there has been a third shooting at the Rideau Centre shopping mall near to the Parliament building. Armed officers were rushing towards the scene with guns drawn.

Canadian Senator describes multiple gunmen as wearing all black with white bandannas across their faces.

Canada MP Senator George Baker Said Shooter Wore Islamic Headband.

Reports suggest at least THREE shooting incidents in Ottowa.

The scale of the operation in Ottowa is getting larger and larger. There are now reports of a number of shootings in multiple locations. One at the War Memorial, one inside the Parliament building, another at a hotel and another at a downtown mall the Rideau Centre. Pictures show roads closed off and bridges in and out of the city centre are now closed.It was under renovation until recently RT @leeberthiaume: The scene around the national war memorial. #cdnpolipic.twitter.com/5TvYEuNzSA — Stephen Saideman (@smsaideman) October 22, 2014

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